Up this morning at 0515 ( I know , that's sad ! ) for the 0552 gmt ISS
pass.
At 0550 I was just trying to fine focus on Polaris , in temps well below
freezing , using a Hartman mask , when I had this feeling I was being
watched....a bit like when someone stares at the back of your head. Aghhhh ,
spinning round , there was ISS bright , beautiful.....and early !
I know its the leap day , but either my clocks wrong , or the crew were in a
rush for breakfast.
Consequently , by the time I removed the mask and pushed the scope round 180
degrees , I was just in time to see the station toppling to the east.
For what they are worth , there are a few raw ( reduced to 50% size) frames
at : http://mysite.freeserve.com/satcom_transits/issleap.jpg
.....rushed and out of focus I'm afraid.
As they say in Eurovision mania swept UK , this lot gets "Nil points"
Ah well , just off to thaw out me toes.
Seriously though....is ISS running early following the EVA manoeuvres ?
John
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